The Famous Royal Naval Volunteer

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The Famous Royal Naval Volunteer
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Location within Bristol
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Town or city Bristol
Country England
Coordinates 51°27′06″N2°35′41″W / 51.4517°N 2.5946°W / 51.4517; -2.5946 Coordinates: 51°27′06″N2°35′41″W / 51.4517°N 2.5946°W / 51.4517; -2.5946
Completed1665

The Famous Royal Naval Volunteer is a pub on King Street in the English city of Bristol. It is located at 17 King Street and 18 King Street.

17 King Street dates from 1665 and has been designated by English Heritage as a grade II* listed building. [1]

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References

  1. "17 King Street". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 9 May 2007.